Why do zebras have stripes? They've proved to be a no fly zone for flies

A study finds that the stripes set up an optical illusion that disrupts the expected pattern of movement the fly experiences as it approaches the zebra

Zebra's stripes are a no fly zone for flies - GoSouth

The function of zebra stripes

Photographs of (a) Plains zebra, (b) Grevy's zebra, (c) Mountain zebra

Why the zebra got its stripes: to deter flies from landing on it, Evolution

Why are zebras striped? – Biting flies read between the lines – envirobites

Zebra Fly Sheets Really Work - Cheshire Equestrian Center

Experts discover how zebra stripes work to thwart horsefly attacks

Zebra Swallowtail

The function of zebra stripes

Why do zebras have stripes? Because they make bad landing strips for flies - The Japan Times

Scientists finally discover the real reason why zebras have stripes

Why do zebras have stripes? They make bad landing strips for flies

Experts discover how zebra stripes work to thwart horsefly attacks

Zebra's stripes are a no fly zone for flies

Fly Sheets for Horses